A protest by factory workers in Noida turned violent on Monday, as workers demanding increased wages clashed with police. The workers from Hosiery Complex in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh's Noida have been demanding better pay, claiming their salaries have not kept pace with inflation.
Several women workers spoke to a news channel, stating that their protest is for better wages. 'We should be earning ₹20,000 for 8 hours of work,' one woman said. 'Instead, some company gives an increment of ₹280, or some other gives ₹300 as raise.'
Another woman, Manju Devi, said she works 12 hours a day for ₹13,000 per month. 'Our salary is very low. I earn ₹13,000 [a month]. And I work 12 hours a day,' she said. 'How can I raise four children on this salary? How can I feed and educate them?'
The protests have been taking place in Noida over the last four to five days, with the District Magistrate holding a meeting with officials to discuss workers' interests. However, the protests turned violent on Monday, leading to heavy police deployment and traffic congestion in Noida.
